but is that yet another sign the economy has turned a corner? >> the economy has turned a corner, and we're doing much better than we were with more ability to keep moving forward. that said, there's still speed bumps ahead. most notably, the fiscal drag associated with the sequester. >> reporter: yeah, the concern is that the sequester could put some brakes on the economy, and the economic recovery. meanwhile, there's a lot of concern that all this money that's floating out with low interest rates could be yet another bubble waiting to burst. but 12 million people, brian, remain unemployed. we'll get the latest unemployment numbers on friday. back to you. >> tom costello in vienna, virginia. thanks. >>> tonight lawmakers in the state of connecticut, which, of course, has the sad distinction of being home state to the tragedy in newtown, say they have reached a deal on legislation that would amount to some of the toughest gun laws in the country. it includes a ban on high-capacity magazines, and universal background checks. meantime, in washingt